Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize a citizen whose passion for public service has benefited his community for over a decade. On July 1, 1996 David J. Toscano stepped down as mayor of Charlottesville, VA after presiding in that office for 2 years. During his tenure as mayor, as well as his previous political career, David has squarely focused his efforts on making sustainability a reality for the city of Charlottesville. He has worked with developers and other community leaders to rebuild the city's tax base and placed new emphasis on creating and improving affordable housing and social programs in priority neighborhoods. He works tirelessly to raise education standards and has shown unfaltering commitment to improving race relations. In 1984, after only 3 years in Charlottesville, David was appointed to the city's Social Development Commission. Four years later he became the Chair of that commission. Since being elected to city council in 1990 he has served as Chair of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, co-chair of the West Main Street Task Force, and as a member of the Regional Housing Task Force. He has also chaired the Charlottesville Social Development Commission and the Charlottesville Committee on Race Relations and Public Sector. As a member of the city council, David devotes himself to serving the best interest of the city and its residents.”